Genus Samia is a term often used to describe a group of moths that belong to the Saturniidae family. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably for this term, depending on the context. For example, Samia ricini is a commonly used synonym for Genus Samia, and refers specifically to the species that produces the popular commercially raised silk known as Eri silk. Other synonyms include Attacus atlas, which refers to the Atlas Moth, and Antheraea mylitta, which refers to the Tussar silk moth. These terms are all used to describe various species within the same family as Genus Samia, and can be useful for scientists and hobbyists alike.